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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1918, Page 2

The Public Trustee inserts a notification. in this issue in the estate of William Gardiner late of Ross, carter, deceased, Th” rainfall on Tuesd'v totalled 2.46 inches. This with 2.07 on Sunday, and ■!.j>B on Monday, makes a total rail.fall for the three d i.vs of 7.11 inches. The members of Lodge. . Westland. U.A.O.D. are requested to meet at the Club Rooms Hamilton street this evening at 8 o’clock for the purpose of bidding farewell to Vice-Arch Bro. TO. G v Bennett.-—F. Ghmfsky. Arch Druid.—Advt. The tlood at Westport on Tuesday during the cyclonic storm, is stated to be the highest, recorded for forty years. The ocean linked up with Take Finn, which swelled out on to the higher ground at Hopkins’s, and also covered a considerable paTt. of the racecourse. Put this on vonr grocery Iists—SHARLAND’S MALT VINEGAR. Mellow and full-flavoured, without a trace of i of mineral acid. In bulk and bottle 1 Advt.

A- vefy nice selection of silk blouses to he had al Mrs ,T. Lloyd's. For the convenience of intending performers, nominations for the sawing and chopping, events at the Three Mile Sports on Easter Monday, have been extended until Saturday next. The Mayor (Mr. Perry) was advised to-day that the following returned soldiers were arriving from Christchurch by to-morrow morning’s train: Privates A. Laughton (Kanieri), F. M. B. Nicholas (Teremakau), H. Rasmussen (Ross), J. Ijj'cs (Kokatahi), A. A. Duncan, (Hokitika) and Cowie.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that Returns of. Land must'be furnished not later than the Bth April. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal money-order office; they will not he sent to taxpapers from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them. h’he neighbourhood of 'St. Andrew,’s flail was very much astir last evening, when a crowd of happy young folk were proceeding to their homes after listening to the dramatic story that, is being told by the Rev. E. J’a 1 grave Davy. It is really a. modern version of the Pilgrim’s Progress for modern hoys and girls, and the childroh seem anxious not to lose a chapter. This evening at 7 o’clock the story will be concluded, and to-morrow at seven Mr Davy will give a racy talk on the fighting tribes of India, together with personal reminiscences of Lord Kitchener, and some jungle stories for. the juniors.

A brilliant programme of pictures were screened at the Princess Theatre last evening, when the Peerless Pictures made their reopening night. The star item, “The Little Terror” was a refined, wholesome and amusing picture which showed Violet Morsereau at her *best; and ranks high in favour as Mary Pickford’s only rival. Air. Pritchard has secured the sole rights for Hoklitika for Bluebird photoplays, so the public, may rely on something extraordinary in pictures in the future. The music was a special feature of the evening’s entertainment. The Peerless Pictures will be screened every Wednesday evening at the Prihcess Theatre. The Inangahun Times says—An epidemic of petty thieving, principally in garden produce, is prevalent throughout the district Vegetable marrows ind pumpkins are disappearing nightly and in some oases potatoes are being dug.' On Saturday night last one garden was despoiled of a. monster onmpkin of over lOOlbs. weight, and as this could hardly he ( handled by one man it is thought that more than one were concerned in the theft. The loss if the vegetable in itself is not a very serious matter, hut after one has devoted time to growing produce worth looking at it is extremely annoying to Ind it has disappeared just when it has reached maturity.

“ You come from the place where it is 'always raining,” remarked Air H. AV, Bishop, S.AI. (chairman of the North [slnud Bailway Appeal Board) to a West Coast, witness at AVellington on Thursday. (Laughter.) “ Oh, that is i libel on the district,’’ replied the witness.” (Laughter.) “ AVell, T was lown there for a fortnight, and it rained all the time,” said Air Bishop. “ Circumstantial evidence,” interposed Air J. Carriaetion, counsel for the apoellant; “ The sun does shine on the West Coast.,” said the witness. “Bomember that you are on your , oath;” warned Air J. Macdonald, ‘who Appeared on behalf of the Department. (Laughter.) AVitness: “T am aware of that, but I stand to it all the same.

“I have gone into partnership with Harry Lauder, but it isn’t for profit.” says Charlie Chaplin in the course of a personal letter to Mr W. Barrington Miller of Sydney. Lauder is at present in America organising million-pounds war relief fund. Iteing desirous of enlisting Chaplin’s aid. the Scotsman yvisited the screen star at his new studios at Hollywood, Los Angeles. It was there decided that the best method of helping the fund along would he to produce a film comedy with both Lauder and and Chaplin in it. ‘■‘For two hours we worked before* the camera on an impromptu story that the staff drew up,” writes the film cornelian. “I had often laughed at Lauder in London a few years ago; Lauder says he has sometimes laughed at me since then, but neither of us had met nor worked together before. There 'is only one scene in the picture that we did, and throughout most of it Lauder wore my fake-up, while I danced around in his kilts. But I know I’m not a. Scotsman because I can’t roll my *r’s.” The comedy will be released in America as a special feature, from which £200,000 is the expected return. The' whole of the sum will go to Lauder’s war fund, together with the proceeds of the sale of 50,000 pictures o,f the two comedians taken together. .

Latest Millinery; latest in dress goods; latest winter coats and knitted coats are showing at F. Schroder and Advt. Misses Addison are showing a choice selection of knitted sports coats in a variety of and up-to-date styles.—Advt. Owing to increasing traffic Mr Gooch will malcc a regular motor connection with the train at Jacksons’ on every Saturday morning. Intending passengers should make early application.— Advt.

In SHA BLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength purest quality and lw»« f value. When ‘TAN'-OL’ comes in. dullness goo* out. A splendid polisher for floors 'niflier and tan chocs. Paterson. Michel and Co., recommend “NO RTTBBTNG” Laundry Help as the best for washing all clothes clean. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded, The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SHAB LANDS. More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price. We ask yon to come along and inspect our quality in White Towels. AYe cannot give the same value later, as our stock is limited.^—Misses Addison.—Ad^t. Misses Addison are displaying smart styles in winter millinery including velvets, felts and tagelo. Also novelties in trimmings. Inspection invited.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is absolutely invaluable to the tatarallar.